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COA 300 - Marine Science I: Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): college algebra, eight hours of chemistry and eight hours biological sciences. For upper-division science majors; an introduction to biological, chemical, geological and physical marine sciences. May be taken as MAR 300
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COA 300L - Marine Science I Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 300 . A laboratory for COA 300 . May be taken as MAR 300L
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COA 301 - Marine Science II: Marine Biology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): eight hours of biological sciences. An introduction to marine biology with emphasis on local fauna and flora. May be taken as MAR 301
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COA 301L - Marine Science II Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 301 . May be taken as MAR 301L
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COA 306 - Coastal Environments in Peril–Critical Issues 3 hrs.
This course is intended for non-science majors with general scientific and related political/ administrative issues. A wide range of coastal environmental issues will be discussed.
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COA 405 - Marine Chemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Sea water chemistry and cycles and their impact on the marine environment. May be taken as MAR 441
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COA 405L - Marine Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 405 . A laboratory for COA 405 . May be taken as MAR 441L
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COA 406 - Environmental Estuarine Chemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 111 , CHE 256 , MAT 179 or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): COA 406L . Sources, reactions, transport, fate and effects of environmental chemical species in aquatic environments with special emphasis on estuaries. May be taken as MAR 443
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COA 406L - Environmental Estuarine Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 406 . A laboratory for COA 406 . May be taken as MAR 443L
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COA 409 - Coastal Marine Geology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): six hours in geology. Inshore and nearshore geological processes, sedimentation patterns and land forms. May be taken as MAR 482
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COA 411 - Coastal Ornithology 4 hrs.
This introductory, field-oriented ornithology course will consist of a series of lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips to introduce students to the birdlife of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Students will develop an understanding of the basics of avian biology/ecology and field identification of birds. The focus of this course will be on the behavioral and ecological aspects of the avifauna found along the northern Gulf Coast. The course will be conducted in a hybrid format with the first week online and the following two weeks of the course at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
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COA 412 - Field Exercises in Coastal Herpetology 4 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 , BSC 110L and BSC 111 and BSC 111L permission of instructor. Topics include the ecology, evolution, life history, diversity, behavior, conservation of amphibians and reptiles. This course will be conducted in a hybrid format with the first week online and the following two weeks of the course at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
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COA 416 - Marine Fisheries Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Statistics recommended. Corequisite(s): COA 416L . A statistical review of the world fisheries. May be taken as MAR 410 .
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COA 416L - Marine Fisheries Management Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 416 . May be taken as MAR 410L
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COA 417 - Field and Laboratory Techniques in Marine Fisheries Sciences 4 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Principles of fishery survey design, field techniques, and laboratory procedures for graduate students; course will include research cruises in both offshore and inshore environments. The course will be conducted in a hybrid format with the first week online and the following two weeks of the course at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
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COA 421 - Marine Ichthyology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biology. Marine fishes including evolutionary relationships, morphology, physiology and zoogeography. May be taken as MAR 408
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COA 421L - Marine Ichthyology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 421 . A laboratory for COA 421 . May be taken as or MAR 408L
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COA 422 - Elasmobranch Biology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): COA 301 and COA 421 . Corequisite(s): COA 422L . An overview of the biology of sharks, skates and rays.
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COA 422L - Elasmobranch Biology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): COA 301L and COA 421L . Corequisite(s): COA 422 . An overview of the biology of sharks, skates and rays.
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COA 424 - Marine Aquaculture 3 hrs.
Problems and procedures relating to the culture of commercially important crustaceans, fish and mollusks. May be taken as MAR 407
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COA 424L - Marine Aquaculture Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 424 . A laboratory for COA 424 . May be taken as or MAR 407L
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COA 428 - Marine Invertebrate Zoology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biology. Morphology, distribution and ecology of the phyla Protozoa through Protochordates. May be taken as MAR 403
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COA 428L - Marine Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 428 . A laboratory for COA 428 . May be taken as MAR 403L
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COA 433 - Marine Phycology 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 10 hours of biology including botany. A survey, based upon local examples, of the principal groups of marine algae. May be taken as MAR 420
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COA 433L - Marine Phycology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 433 . A laboratory for COA 433 . May be taken as MAR 420L
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COA 434 - Coastal Vegetation 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 10 hours of biology, including general botany. A study of general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on local examples. May be taken as MAR 421
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COA 434L - Coastal Vegetation Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 434 . A laboratory for COA 434 . May be taken as MAR 421L
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COA 435 - Salt Marsh Plant Ecology 2 hrs.
The botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plant identification, composition and structure. May be taken as MAR 422
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COA 435L - Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 435 . A laboratory for COA 435 . May be taken as MAR 422L
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COA 436 - Marine Botany 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 or BSC 111 , BSC 226 . Corequisite(s): COA 436L . An overview of marine and estuarine algae, submerged vascular plants and salt marsh vegetation.
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COA 436L - Marine Botany Laboratory 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 , or BSC 111 , BSC 226 . Corequisite(s): COA 436 . A laboratory focused on the examination of marine and estuarine algae and marine angiosperms.
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COA 442 - Marine Animal Behavior 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor. This specialized course will provide an in-depth exploration of animal behavior in marine organisms, including both the physiological and ecological aspects of behavior. The course will introduce students to techniques for observing animal behavior in the field and laboratory. The course will consist of lectures and activities designed to provide students with thorough knowledge of marine animal behavior.
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COA 442L - Marine Animal Behavior Lab 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor. This specialized course will provide an in-depth exploration of animal behavior in marine organisms, including both the physiological and ecological aspects of behavior. The course will introduce students to techniques for observing animal behavior in the field and laboratory. The course will consist of lectures and activities designed to provide students with thorough knowledge of marine animal behavior.
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COA 443 - Marine Mammals 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biological sciences or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): COA 443L . Course will emphasize natural history and population ecology of cetaceans; will include life history, distribution, population dynamics, diet and feeding, social behavior, evolution and zoogeography. May be taken as MAR 423
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COA 443L - Marine Mammals Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 443 . A laboratory for COA 443 . May be taken as MAR 423L
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COA 444 - Cetecean Behavior 4 hrs.
Review of the literature on behavior, communication and cognitive abilities of whales and dolphins, as well as field trips and real time observations of marine animals. This course will be conducted in a hybrid format with the first week online and the following two weeks of the course at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
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COA 445 - Sirenian Biology 4 hrs.
This course will explore the biology of Sirenians (manatees and dugongs) through topics including anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution and conservation issues. This course will be conducted in a hybrid format with the first week online and the following two weeks of the course at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
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COA 446 - Marine Ecology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biological sciences. The relationship of marine organisms to their environment. May be taken as MAR 405
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COA 446L - Marine Ecology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 446 . A laboratory for COA 446 . May be taken as MAR 405L
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COA 447 - Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Taxonomy, distribution, trophic relationships, reproductive strategies and adaptations of tidal marsh animals. May be taken as MAR 406
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COA 447L - Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 447 . A laboratory for COA 447 . May be taken as MAR 406L
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COA 448 - Barrier Island Ecology 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 448L . Lectures and discussions emphasizing biodiversity of the Mississippi Sound barrier island ecosystem. Background in biology, botany, or geology recommended. This course will be conducted in a hybrid format with the first week online and the following two weeks of the course at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
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COA 448L - Barrier Island Ecology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 448 . Field observations on ecology and biodiversity of the MIssissippi Sound barrier island ecosystem. Background in biology, botany, or geology recomended. This course will be conducted in a hybrid format with the first week online and the following two weeks of the course at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
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COA 450 - Marine Conservation 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor. This course will introduce students to conservation biology and ecology with a focus on marine and coastal ecosystems. Topics may include biodiversity, marine ecosystems processes and threats, conservation of habitat and species, and human impacts, solutions, and policy. The course will consist of lectures and activities designed to provide students with thorough knowledge in marine conservation biology.
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COA 450L - Marine Conservation Lab 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor. This course will introduce students to conservation biology and ecology with a focus on marine and coastal ecosystems. Topics may include biodiversity, marine ecosystems processes and threats, conservation of habitat and species, and human impacts, solutions, and policy. The course will consist of lectures and activities designed to provide students with thorough knowledge in marine conservation biology.
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COA 453 - Parasites of Marine Animals 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, life histories and host-parasite relationships. May be taken as MAR 404
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COA 453L - Parasites of Marine Animals Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 453 . A laboratory for COA 453 . May be taken as MAR 404L
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COA 456 - Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms 3 hrs.
Histology of marine organisms, including tissue processing techniques. May be taken as MAR 430
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COA 456L - Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 456 . A laboratory for COA 456 . May be taken as MAR 430L
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COA 465L - Applications of Biotechnology in Marine Biology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 465 .
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COA 470 - Elasmobranch Physiology 5 hrs.
Major physiological systems and unique aspects of shark, skate, and stingray physiology including specialized adaptations to the challenges of life in diverse aquatic habitats.
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COA 471 - Marine Microbiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): General Microbiology. An introduction to the role of microorganisms in the overall ecology of the oceans and estuaries. May be taken as MAR 409
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COA 471L - Marine Microbiology Laboratory 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): COA 471 . A laboratory for COA 471 . May be taken as MAR 409L
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COA 485 - Marine Science for Elementary Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. May be taken as MAR 458 or SCE 435
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COA 486 - Coastal Ecology for Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): COA 486L . Designed to provide teachers with a background in basic coastal ecology. May be taken as MAR 459
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COA 486L - Coastal Ecology for Teachers Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): COA 486 . May be taken as MAR 459L
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COA 487 - Techniques in Marine Science Education 3 hrs.
Marine resources of Mississippi. May be taken as MAR 456
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COA 488 - Marine Science for Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): COA 487 /MAR 456 or permission of instructor. May be taken as MAR 457 or SCE 457 advanced topics in marine science
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COA 490 - Special Topics in Coastal Sciences 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Directed study in an area for which no formal courses are offered.
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COA 492 - Special Problems in Coastal Sciences 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. A course in library and/or research selected in consultation with the instructor.
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College of Health |
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COH 101 - Diversity and Social Justice 3 hrs.
The universality of diversity with a focus on social justice issues.
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Communication Studies |
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CMS 101 - Introduction to Communication Studies 3 hrs.
An introduction to the discipline of communication studies through a survey of sub-fields including interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, and public communication.
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CMS 111 - Public Speaking 3 hrs.
Communication principles and practice in the preparation and delivery of public speeches. (CC- SPT 1113)
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CMS 201 - Rhetoric and Public Life 3 hrs.
This course is designed to explore the art of persuasion (rhetoric) through public discourse.
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CMS 303 - Argumentation and Debate 3 hrs.
Theory and practice in inquiry and advocacy involving analysis, reasoning, organization and presentation of oral arguments for decision-making.
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CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs.
A course designed to improve students’ competence in and understanding of interpersonal relationships.
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CMS 310 - Research Methods in Communication Studies 3 hrs.
This course introduces students to social science research methods, including methodological concepts, design, and statistics.
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CMS 311 - Persuasion 3 hrs.
Study of classical and contemporary theories and strategies of persuasion with applications to public address, advertising and public relations.
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CMS 312 - Interviewing Principles and Applications 3 hrs.
Study and application of interview strategies and techniques.
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CMS 315 - Advanced Public Speaking 3 hrs.
Advanced theory and practice of oral communication presentations.
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CMS 320 - Professional Communication 3 hrs.
A course that develops student skills in a set of communication settings related to the world of work, including communication through technology, making presentations, interacting with others, forming relationships, and group problem solving.
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CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs.
Provides students with the basic skills and principles of communication pertinent to the small problem-solving group.
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CMS 340 - Intercultural Communication 3 hrs.
This course enhances student understanding of communication between people with different cultural backgrounds.
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CMS 350 - Nonverbal Communication 3 hrs.
An examination of nonverbal communication and its role as context for speech communication.
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CMS 403 - Political Communication 3 hrs.
A comprehensive study of the role of communication in political campaigns and in the general political process.
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CMS 405 - Relational Communication 3 hrs.
Reviews the development of interpersonal processes that effect relationships in social, intimate, work and family contexts.
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CMS 410 - Organizational Communication I: Theory and Process 3 hrs.
A survey of approaches to the study of organizational communication and aspects of the communication process within organizations.
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CMS 412 - Advanced Persuasion 3 hrs.
Extension of the introductory course in persuasion. Students will study theories, concepts and issues in persuasion from classical to current times.
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CMS 415 - Rhetorical Criticism 3 hrs.
Discusses the variety of strategies critics use to analyze and interpret public communication; contemporary speeches examined.
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CMS 420 - Organizational Communication II: Assessment and Training 3 hrs.
A survey of methods for determining the quality and kind of communication within organizations and training methods for improving organizational communication.
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CMS 425 - Communication and Conflict Resolution 3 hrs.
Explores communication effects on conflict, including types and causes of conflict, individual conflict styles and various negotiation strategies.
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CMS 430 - Communication and Small-Group Decision-Making 3 hrs.
Examines theory, research and practice concerning the role and importance of communication in task-oriented groups; emphasis on decision-making.
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CMS 435 - Communication in Legal Contexts 3 hrs.
Theoretical implications, research findings and persuasive strategies used in various legal contexts are studied.
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CMS 440 - Health Communication 3 hrs.
Examines health communication theory and practices with attention given to doctor-patient interactions in interpersonal, small-group, interviewing and organizational contexts.
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CMS 445 - Crisis Communication 3 hrs.
This course explores communication strategies for managing a crisis effectively before, during and after an event.
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CMS 450 - Seminar in Communication Studies 3 hrs.
An examination of various theories of communication studies and various settings for their application. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit.
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CMS 455 - Freedom and Responsibility of Speech 3 hrs.
Examines the theory of free speech as it applies to various modes of expression.
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CMS 460 - Public Advocacy and Advanced Argumentation 3 hrs.
Examination of advanced theories, issues and concepts in public advocacy and argumentation.
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CMS 475 - Gender Issues in Communication 3 hrs.
Examination of gender issues as applied to interpersonal, professional, organizational, persuasive and political communication.
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CMS 490 - Capstone in Communication Studies 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. A review and application through individual and group written and orally presented projects involving theories and research in communication studies including a service learning project.
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CMS 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Directed research in a topic of interest to the student. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Seniors Honor project will enroll in CMS 492H.)
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CMS 499 - British Studies in Communication 3-6 hrs.
Various topics. Communication research and practice in Great Britain; taught only in Great Britain under auspices of the Institute of Anglo-American Studies.
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Computer Engineering |
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CE 101 - Introduction to Computer Engineering 3 hrs.
Introduction to computer engineering design and teaming using a design project to develop engineering skills. Skills include engineering design, graphical presentation, fundamentals of technical writing and oral communication, professional ethics.
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CE 210 - Digital Logic 4 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CE 220 . Design of combinational and sequential digital logic circuits, and the design of digital systems in a heirarchical, top-down manner using Hardware Description Language tools.
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CE 220 - Electric Circuit Analysis 4 hrs.
Corequisite(s): MAT 167 . Basic laws and concepts; resistive circuits, first-order transient circuits, phasors and frequency response of circuits, RMS values and complex power.
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CE 230 - Computer Systems 4 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CE 210 . Computer hardware/software organization, processor programming models, assembly language programming, design of memory systems, I/O device interfacing, programming and multiprocessing.
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CE 240 - Linear Signals and Systems Analysis 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CE 220 and MAT 285 . Time-domain and frequency-domain methods for modeling and analyzing continuous and discrete-data signals and systems.
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CE 250 - Mathematical Methods for Engineering 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 . Math application in engineering using MATLAB software package to include linear equations, matrices, determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, Fourier transforms, and optimization methods. Basic concepts of statistics.
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CE 260 - Computer Networks 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CE 210 or CSC 206 . Fundamentals of computer networks, OSI model, LAN, WAN, packet transmission, interworking, Internet Protocol, and basic hardware intercommunication and routing in SoC.
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